Awate

About Awate

Finance professional with extensive experience in hedge fund operations, transfer agency, and investor servicing across APAC and EMEA. Proven expertise in AML compliance, transaction deal placement, multi-currency fund administration, and purchase/redemption cycles, ensuring operational accuracy, transparency, and regulatory alignment- Hedge Fund Operations & Compliance- End-to-end management of subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers for hedge funds across APAC- Strong background in AML/KYC reviews, transaction monitoring, SOX controls, and risk mitigation- Skilled in multi-currency reconciliation, FX risk management, and cross-border settlements- Coordination with AMCs, custodians, and counterparties to ensure seamless deal placement and investor servicing- HSBC – Senior Fund Administrator (Singapore Transfer Agency | 1 Year )- Governed NAV validation & dissemination for 1,500+ cross-border funds (UCITS, Singapore VCCs, feeders), ensuring zero regulatory breaches- Derived feeder fund NAVs for APAC-domiciled vehicles investing into EMEA/US masters, resolving FX/timing mismatches- Certified NAV accuracy within SLA cutoffs; uploaded to HSBC HUB/Fusion for trading, MAS 610/ESMA filings, and Bloomberg dissemination- Mitigated pricing risks via tolerance checks (±0.5% NAV swing) and AMC escalations (BlackRock, Schroders)- BNY Mellon – Fund Operations (5.5 yrs)- Managed US mutual fund settlements, ACH/wires, IRA retirement plans & reconciliations- Delivered top client satisfaction through break resolution, fraud monitoring (SARs), and DDA balancing- Investigated check fraud and ensured compliance in transaction processing- Professional Identity- Specialization: Hedge fund operations, AML compliance, investor transactions, and multi-currency fund administration- Regional Exposure: APAC & EMEA markets, bridging global hedge fund standards with local compliance requirements- Core Strengths: Operational excellence, risk mitigation, and client-focused delivery.

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Apex Group Ltd (India Branch)

   Mar 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Senior Associate – Hedge Fund Operations | APAC RegionHedge fund operations professional with a strong focus on AML compliance, investor transactions, and multi-currency fund administration across the APAC region. Skilled in delivering operational excellence, regulatory alignment, and seamless client servicing. Core Expertise- AML & Compliance - Ensuring fund integrity and mitigating regulatory risks - Investor Transactions - End-to-end handling of subscriptions, redemptions, and transfers - Accurate transaction deal placement and reconciliation - Multi-Currency Operations - Managing cross-border transactions and FX risk mitigation - Ensuring smooth settlement across diverse currencies and jurisdictions - Operational Excellence - Streamlined workflows for efficiency and accuracy - Strong focus on client satisfaction and transparent reporting Regional Exposure- Deep understanding of APAC regulatory frameworks - Bridging global hedge fund standards with local compliance requirements

Education

• Financial Planning Standards Board India

  Certified Financial Planner, Financial Planning and Services

  2017 — 2018

• Arts, Science And Commerce College,Indpaur

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Banking and Finance, Taxation

  2011 — 2014

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  State Eligibility Test (SET) for Assistant Professor , commerce

  2018 — 2018

• Bhrihan Maharashtra College of commerce,Pune

  Master in Commerce, Adavance Accounting and Taxation, Finance

  2014 — 2016

• Yashwant Rao Chavan Law College, Pune

  Diploma in Taxation law, Tax Law/Taxation

  2015 — 2016

• National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)

  Certification in Equity Trading & Investment , Investments and Securities

  2016 — 2016